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<h2>IELTS vs TOEFL </h2>
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<td>Version</td>
<td>It has only one version.</td>
<td>Available in two versions: Academic and General Training. Both are taken for different purposes. Academic is for further studies. General is for non-academic.</td>
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<td>Format</td>
<td>Primarily computer-based (TOEFL iBT), though paper-based versions exist in some locations.</td>
<td>Both are offered in paper-based and computer-based formats.</td>
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<td>Speaking Test</td>
<td>In front of a computer. No human involved.</td>
<td>Conducted face-to-face with an examiner.</td>
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<td>Duration</td>
<td>About 1 hour and 57 minutes.</td>
<td>About 2 hours and 45 minutes.</td>
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<td>Content</td>
<td>Emphasizes academic English.</td>
<td>IELTS Academic is geared towards higher education.</td>
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<td>Content - Reading</td>
<td>Texts and lectures are academic in nature.</td>
<td>Academic texts for IELTS Academic. General texts for IELTS General Training.</td>
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<td>Content - Writing</td>
<td>Integrated tasks that require synthesis of information from reading and listening sections.</td>
<td>IELTS Academic includes tasks describing visual information and presenting arguments or solving problems. IELTS General Training includes letter writing and an essay.</td>
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<td>Content - Speaking</td>
<td>Integrated tasks that require synthesis of information from reading and listening sections.</td>
<td>Questions and answers about day-to-day life ideas and situations. Also includes a 2-min speech.</td>
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<td>Content - Listening</td>
<td>Texts and lectures are academic in nature.</td>
<td>Routine conversations and academic lectures.</td>
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<td>Scoring</td>
<td>Each section is scored out of 30 with a total score of 120. Scores are reported as a total and by section.</td>
<td>Each section is scored on a band scale from 0 to 9. The overall score is an average of the four sections.</td>
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<td>Test Availability</td>
<td>Offered more frequently with multiple test dates available throughout the year.</td>
<td>Test dates may be less frequent and availability can vary by location.</td>
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<td>Test Locations</td>
<td>Available at numerous locations worldwide, mostly computer-based.</td>
<td>Offered globally with both paper-based and computer-based options available.</td>
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<td>Preference</td>
<td>Students who are comfortable with US English prefer TOEFL. (Example: "Color")</td>
<td>Students who are comfortable with UK English prefer IELTS. (Example: "Colour")</td>
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